This week we are going to discuss a common condition that is extremely painful and sometimes insidious—the compression fracture of the spine. Patients suffering from osteoporosis, osteopenia and any ...

Compression fractures in the spine are due to osteoporosis, a common condition causing progressive bone loss and increased fracture risk. A new study found that patients who wore a brace as treatment ...

If osteoporosis has caused a spinal compression fracture, the treatment should address the pain, the fracture, and the underlying osteoporosis to prevent future fractures. All components of treatment ...

Physical therapy, or physiotherapy, can help prevent and manage osteoporosis by strengthening bones and muscles, improving balance, and helping patients rehabilitate after injuries. Osteoporosis can ...

It's natural to want to get back to your regular activities as soon as possible after surgery for a spinal compression fracture. But a lot depends on the type of operation you get. Two common methods, ...